We, like many other shelters, do boarding. Each shelter has stipulations (regarding shots and ADV testing) but alot of them do boarding. The proceeds benefit their shelters in alot of cases. We give discounted rates to anyone who adopts from us, and we charge per cage, not per ferret like dog kennels or vets. So check your area for shelters and start there. Shelter mothers also know the signs of when a ferret is not doing good, unlike a dog kennel. Ferrets can crash in a matter of days, and it is important to make sure someone knowledgeable is watching them. I know I watch a set from time to time, and EVERYTIME their mommy goes away, they don't want to eat. They require alot of specialized care so their mother can go on vacation. We are getting a set of boarders in for the Christmas Holiday tonight. I am sad for them however, because they will not have their mom and dad with them this Christmas. I know, I am reading alot into this. But never the less, I am going to make sure they get a Christmas Present too! Merry Christmas..........Hope this helps! Marguerite Life is not how many breaths you take, but how many times it takes your breath away... TinyPrints Ferret Rescue PetFinder Web Page http://www.tinyprintsontheheart.petfinder.org TinyPrints Ferret Rescue Store http://www.tinyprintsontheheart.com/onlinestore.htm Aloha Ferrets Ebay Store http://stores.ebay.com/Aloha-Ferrets-Store http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZtinyprintsferretrescue [Posted in FML issue 5100]